About Us

We are so glad you are here, and can't wait to meet you! 
Here's a little information about us and our business...

Our Story

  • The Printed Event is based in Southwest Michigan, but we are booking across the USA. 

  • We are family-owned and sister-operated!

  • When you work with us, you get the benefit of our working with our entire team of creative, caring and efficient women.   

  • We hold in-person and zoom consultations with our clients, and communicate with you every step of the way by email, phone or whichever method you prefer!  

  • We prioritize the highest print quality by producing items in-house at our parent’s printing facility, and through partnerships with other trusted professionals.  

  • Your orders are packaged with care and when possible, personally delivered to your venue.

Meet Jill Frattura

Co-Founder

I handle the behind-the-scenes of TPE, and work with our "frendors" and business clients to help them create and acquire branded goods.  I have a passion for supporting the growth of small businesses so together, we may have a greater positive influence on the local community. Primarily, I focus on:

  1. Connecting with business owners to create trusted and responsive professional relationships. I like to get to know the person/people behind the company, as well as learning about the story behind the brand, in order to tailor our services and find best matches for products.

  2. Utilizing my acquired skillset and industry knowledge to advise on the best print & promotional products to fit a company's needs.

My professional background includes 10+ years in the wholesale and retail print & promotional industries. I am skilled in Brand Development & Management, E-Commerce, Digital & Traditional Marketing Strategy, Targeted Research & Fulfillment of Print and Promotional Products, and Business Development.  

I’m usually accompanied by my mini me (Peyton, age 8). I enjoy leading an active, holistic lifestyle, reading, and visiting Lake Michigan!

Meet Liz Berghorst

Co-Founder

Full transparency — I never saw myself in the family business before TPE was born! I grew up in the world of music — choir and musical theater and went to school with the dream of becoming a choir teacher. But, after 10 years as an educator, I realized being in the classroom was not my lifelong passion. I longed to find something more fulfilling and enjoyable than what I was currently doing.

Then, in late 2020, our son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I quickly found that I couldn’t give 100% to my family and also 100% to my students. That was the push I needed to take the leap of faith and dive headfirst into entrepreneurship with my sister. Although classroom management is not a skill that carries over into this new career, I enjoy working in customer service and chatting with our clients and business partners. I also love sharing our products and services on social media.

I handle most of the forward-facing elements of TPE — working with couples and planners to get to know each client and their vision for their events as well as handling our social media and email marketing. My favorite part about what we do is taking the time to focus on the story and the faces behind the clients we meet. My other favorite part: working with my family. I love and take pride in the fact that we are a family-owned and women-operated business. I love finding other businesses like ours and lifting them up in their community.

In my free time, you can find me with my people — my husband, Devin, our sons, Grayson (6) and Charlie (1), and our sweet golden retriever, Ripley. I enjoy living a healthy and balanced lifestyle, music and singing, cheering on our favorite sports teams, movement of any kind (mostly running, yoga, barre, cycling, weight lifting, walking), and cooking.

Meet April

Co-Founder

[bio coming soon]

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Meet the Designers

  • Abby Galey

    DESIGNER

    Hi, I’m Abby! I’m a proud Michigan native, graphic designer, and mom who loves all things wellness and the outdoors. I find joy in simple things — good coffee, fresh air, and time with my family.

    With over 10 years of design experience, I love helping brides bring their wedding stationery visions to life, making their big day feel even more special. I look forward to working with you!

  • Jennaveyve Dawson

    DESIGNER

    Hi there! I’m Jennaveyve, a graphic designer whose passion is bringing people’s visions to life.

    I started my design career in high school, beginning with designing t-shirts for school events and eventually selling custom paintings to my local Taco Bell. I graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Advertising and Promotion and have since worked for companies ranging from Human Resources and Real Estate to Marketing Agencies and the Health Industry.

    I’m currently a passionate graphic designer and marketing specialist for an ocular supplement company and love to freelance on the side to exercise a more creative outlet. I specialize in branding, packaging, social media, and print design, but in reality, I love anything to do with the creative process.

    A little thing about me outside of work is that I love to bake, read, and play board games with the family.

  • Alyssa Warner

    ART DIRECTOR

    [bio coming soon]

  • Mahi

    Hi! I’m Mahi, an Ohio-based graphic designer with a passion for layout, custom lettering and illustration.

    I graduated from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Philadelphia and have been working as an interdisciplinary designer ever since.

    By day, I’m a designer for a home decor company, by night freelance design and illustrator for a variety of clients. I enjoy helping people turn their creative dreams into reality. Whether it’s products, branding, or invitation design, I love helping clients find design that speaks to them.

    Outside of design I enjoy cooking, gardening, and binge-watching true crime shows.